Post by k2b on Jun 1, 2012 23:28:58 GMT -5

Fourth Bonnaroo, first time RVing! Hell, first time doing anything besides GA camping.

While I won't be able to meet up with the RV Camp Inforoo, hopefully my party will end up near yours. I will also be perusing this thread to learn more about bringing an RV to Roo over the next few days. I never even thought about the microwave glass plate, for one.

Post by Payment on Jun 2, 2012 11:56:51 GMT -5

Hey RV Roosters! My first time going RV and I have a quick question. I'm sure this is answered somewhere but I couldn't find it. Do a lot of people setup shade/ez-ups outside their RVs to hang out in during they day or do most stay in the RV? I have read it can be loud and smelly outside, is that going to make us not want to chill outside? We're planning on having 2 10x10 ez-ups w/ some sweet taps to give shade, and after reading a bunch about RV lots I'm worried we won't get to enjoy it...

Also I wish I could meet up for Inforoo RV camp, but we're coming from the north (NH, MA) and won't be getting to Manchester until late Wed / early Thursday am... Any negative experiences coming down Rte 55 in an RV?

Post by jdpber on Jun 4, 2012 8:45:09 GMT -5

Hey RV Roosters! My first time going RV and I have a quick question. I'm sure this is answered somewhere but I couldn't find it. Do a lot of people setup shade/ez-ups outside their RVs to hang out in during they day or do most stay in the RV? I have read it can be loud and smelly outside, is that going to make us not want to chill outside? We're planning on having 2 10x10 ez-ups w/ some sweet taps to give shade, and after reading a bunch about RV lots I'm worried we won't get to enjoy it...

Also I wish I could meet up for Inforoo RV camp, but we're coming from the north (NH, MA) and won't be getting to Manchester until late Wed / early Thursday am... Any negative experiences coming down Rte 55 in an RV?

Stop by Camp Nice Ice if you see this on the side of the RV!

well we all use our camper/RV awnings then a few EZ-ups and will also do huge tarps between the RVs to make huge shade areas.. most of our time is spent chilling out side..

as for noise it is not as bad as people make it out to be.. bonnaroo is noisy everywhere... the RV areas are a bit louder as people have radios and music going.. but as for comfort of being outside.. there is never too much shade...

Post by pastero on Jun 4, 2012 8:50:24 GMT -5

Hey RV Roosters! My first time going RV and I have a quick question. I'm sure this is answered somewhere but I couldn't find it. Do a lot of people setup shade/ez-ups outside their RVs to hang out in during they day or do most stay in the RV? I have read it can be loud and smelly outside, is that going to make us not want to chill outside? We're planning on having 2 10x10 ez-ups w/ some sweet taps to give shade, and after reading a bunch about RV lots I'm worried we won't get to enjoy it...

Also I wish I could meet up for Inforoo RV camp, but we're coming from the north (NH, MA) and won't be getting to Manchester until late Wed / early Thursday am... Any negative experiences coming down Rte 55 in an RV?

Stop by Camp Nice Ice if you see this on the side of the RV!

Yes, we do that every time.....its almost imperative. Being out in the sun mingling with your neighbors is part of the experience. It isn't that loud really... it all depends on how you park your RV's. We always attempt to put ours back to back with our neighbors (exhaust to exhaust) as to keep the noise and the smell out of each others common areas. Either way you will get use to it....

Post by pastero on Feb 13, 2013 21:42:09 GMT -5

Hello Gratefuled! Welcome to the RV roo crew... glad to have another Rv'er.

The past couple years we have met in the home depot parking lot around mid-day and convoyed in at once near dark (7 ish), however this time around it is looking to be beneficial (for water fill ups and to avoid traffic) to meet at the rest area on I-24 W headed from Monteagle.This is were I stopped on the way in and filled my fresh water tank with hardly any traffic.. super convenient. Also, there is plenty of room for our group to park and wait on the others. More details to come...

Post by mattlikesrock on Feb 20, 2013 13:50:48 GMT -5

Anybody have any extra space in their RV that they would want to rent/sale/share/barter? My wife and I usually stay with local friends, but that might not be an option this year. I've camped when I went alone, but she can't handle the constant heat that comes with sleeping in a tent for health reasons. I wanted to be creative and explore some other options and thought I would see what was up with you fine folks.

Post by odysseus on Feb 24, 2013 18:02:15 GMT -5

We'll be doing Tent Only this year, so I'm not planning on doing this, but I was looking through some overhead/helicopter shots of Bonnaroo, and I saw a few pictures that looked as if people had bought an RV pass, but didn't actually bring an RV. Instead they just used the space to set up a larger campsite. Is this a common practice? I would have figured they wouldn't let you do that, but I guess they don't care as long as they have your money.

Post by pastero on Feb 26, 2013 13:02:24 GMT -5

We'll be doing Tent Only this year, so I'm not planning on doing this, but I was looking through some overhead/helicopter shots of Bonnaroo, and I saw a few pictures that looked as if people had bought an RV pass, but didn't actually bring an RV. Instead they just used the space to set up a larger campsite. Is this a common practice? I would have figured they wouldn't let you do that, but I guess they don't care as long as they have your money.

Yep, I've noticed this over the years where people are bringing only vans but setting up (2) 10x20 canopies (or even tee pees) in those spots. If you want space then it seems like a legit idea...